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Modi's maiden SAARC visit a success; meeting Sharif a normal courtesy: MEA
Besides the thaw in Indo-Pak relations, a face-saver of the summit was the SAARC countries signing a framework agreement on cooperation in power sector.
Centre says 24 Indian fishermen currently in detention in Sri Lanka
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Gen (retd) VK Singh gave this information.
I've been struggling with substance abuse since I was 16, says Tom Hanks' son Chet
Actor Tom Hanks' son Chet says he recently went to a rehabilitation to seek help for his cocaine addiction.
Germany lead FIFA rankings as minnows move up
World Cup winner Germany stayed ahead of Argentina, Colombia, Belgium and the Netherlands in an unchanged top five.
Arjun Punj: Trying for good film roles kept me away from TV
For almost eight years he kept away from the 'idiot box' as he was caught up with his business as well as tried to look for 'good' big screen roles.
Sony reportedly working on an e-paper wristwatch; could be released next year
Sony's repeated failures in wooing customers with its wearable gadgets don't appear to be any deterrent.
Congress creates uproar in Rajya Sabha over naming of Hyderabad airport
When the House met for the day, V Hanumantha Rao (Congress) raised the issue of a section of the Hyderabad airport being renamed as NT Rama Rao Domestic Terminal.
15 wins in a row great achievement: Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti has called Real Madrid's 15th straight victory "a great achievement" and said he expected Basel to advance in the Champions League.
Natural shield 11,000 km above Earth stops radiation
The Van Allen belts are a collection of charged particles - gathered in place by Earth's magnetic field.
Sensex up 53 points in choppy trade ahead of GDP data, RBI policy
The BSE Sensex after beginning higher at 28,397.80, struggled to maintain higher levels and slipped to intra-day low of 28,307.58.
Mumbai's coastal security in God's hands: Shiv Sena
"Security of the coastal region of Mumbai is 'Rambharose' (at God's mercy) because government merely made tall promises in this regard but failed to implement any measures," Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said.
PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa, thanks him for Indian fishermen release
During the meeting, which lasted for nearly 30 minutes, the two leaders discussed important bilateral and regional issues.
As it happened: FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters FC, ISL Match 41
Slepicka scored a brace and Andre Santos scored one as FC Goa outclassed Kerala Blasters 3-0 to go third on points table.
India commemorates 26/11 Mumbai attack on 6th anniversary, still 'endless' pain: PM Modi
"Today, as we remember the horror of the terror attack in Mumbai in 2008, we feel the endless pain of lost lives. Let us work together to fulfil the pledge we have taken to combat terrorism and trans-national crimes," Prime Minister Modi said.
Alibaba to invest more in India, help start-ups, says founder Jack Ma
The Hangzhou-based firm will "invest more in India, work with Indian entrepreneurs and technology companies," Alibaba founder Jack Ma said.
Miley Cyrus not pregnant, says representative
The rumour of singer Miley Cyrus's pregnancy is untrue, her representative has said.